Hybrid Process Engineer – Advanced Semiconductor Tech

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lam Research in the Office of the CTO is seeking a Process Engineer to advance semiconductor manufacturing. You will develop new process formulations, define equipment needs, and analyze test data to guide development and support customer demos.

You'll work on advanced technology, collaborate across teams, and help drive improvements to reduce costs and increase yields. A Master’s in a related field or PhD with experience is required; proficiency in MATLAB/Python and SPC/DOE is preferred, plus

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience; or PhD with no prior professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• Laboratory work in semiconductor equipment, surface preparation, and analytical techniques.
• Strong knowledge of SPC/DOE and statistical analysis; MATLAB or Python proficiency.
• Experience with ALD, CVD, PECVD, or PVD and related plasma processes is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate in a matrixed environment with diverse teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process engineering R&D and evaluation for semiconductor equipment and systems.
• Review and improve processing techniques used in fabrication.
• Develop and sustain new processes to reduce costs and increase yields.
• Analyze test data to establish next steps and process specifications.
• Collaborate across teams to plan, collect data, and report on customer demos.
• Support next‑generation product development and roadmap execution.
• Provide leadership and guidance to process technicians during execution.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

SPC

DOE

Statistical analysis

ALD

CVD

PVD

RIE

ICP

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or related field

PhD with no previous professional experience

Equivalent experience

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Lam Research in the Office of the CTO is seeking a Process Engineer to advance semiconductor manufacturing. You will develop new process formulations, define equipment needs, and analyze test data to guide development and support customer demos.

You'll work on advanced technology, collaborate across teams, and help drive improvements to reduce costs and increase yields. A Master’s in a related field or PhD with experience is required; proficiency in MATLAB/Python and SPC/DOE is preferred, plus